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A list of movies that feature or explore the psychological condition of hostages developing a bond with their captors. See titles, ratings, genres, summaries and cast of each movie, from classics like Dog Day Afternoon to recent hits like Stockholm.
- V for Vendetta (2005) Not only is ‘V for Vendetta’ considered a sort of benchmark in political thrillers, it is also one of the best book adaptations I’ve managed to come across.
- Buffalo ‘66 (1998) This film would be cult status (not that it already isn’t) if Stockholm Syndrome was a genre of cinema. And, I say this because it was quoted to me by my psychology teacher while we were once having a discussion in class about the light cinema has shown psychology in.
- Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990) This movie went from assault to a tinge of BDSM in what appears like a nanosecond. Pedro Almodovar is the only human capable of making a victim of Stockholm Syndrome sound more like a comedic anchor to counter what comes with Ricky’s (Antonio Banderas) mental illness.
- Phantom of the Opera (2004) Here is a movie that I didn’t quite enjoy, but I don’t know many people who’s opinion is similar to mine. Probably because more than anything ‘Phantom of the Opera’ is Literature and people have been indulging in the story for what seems like since the dawn of humanity.
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- 'Dog Day Afternoon' (1975) Director: Sidney Lumet. Based upon a real-life incident that occurred in August 1972, Dog Day Afternoon is one of Al Pacino's most memorable movies; it tells the story of three amateur bank robbers who scheme their next move.
- 'Buffalo '66' (1998) Director: Vincent Gallo. Vincent Gallo's arthouse comedy-drama Buffalo '66 centers around a young man named Billy (Gallo himself) who is set to visit his parents after being released from prison.
- 'It Happened One Night' (1934) Director: Frank Capra. Given how long ago it was released, It Happened One Night is a somewhat dated movie these days. Frank Capra's classic romantic comedy, which is considered one of the best in the rom-com genre and is often mentioned in the same breath as other well-known titles of Hollywood's golden age, follows a reporter (Peter Gable) who joins a runaway heiress (Claudette Colbert) on a bus ride to write a big story.
- '12 Monkeys' (1995) Director: Terry Gilliam. Set in a world plagued by disease in the year 2035, Terry Gilliam's sci-fi mystery classic follows a convict (Bruce Willis) who can earn parole if he is sent back in time to collect information about the fabricated virus that wiped out most humankind on the planet.
- Highway – Disney+Hotstar
- Beauty and The Beast – Disney+Hotstar
- V For Vendetta – Amazon Prime, YouTube
- Out of Sight – Apple TV
- A Perfect World
- 365 Days – Netflix
- The Transporter – Apple TV
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This Bollywood gem needs no introduction. Randeep Hooda and Alia Bhatt under the direction of Imtiaz Ali left the audience spellbound not just with their performances, but also with the poignant and sorrowful narrative. The movie starts with Veera (Alia) being abducted by a local gangster Mahabir (Randeep) during a night out with her soon-to-be hus...
At the superficial level, it might look like a normal children’s fairytale, but at a deeper level, it’s one of the best Stockholm Syndrome movies. Belle, a plain Jane village girl, takes her father’s place when the latter is kidnapped by a cold-hearted beast. Later, the beast is revealed to be a cursed prince waiting for his true love to free him a...
Set in a dystopian Britain with a totalitarian rule, a masked vigilante employs terrorist tactics to bring the downfall of the government so that a new one, a non-corrupt government can be formed. This movie plays the Stockholm Syndrome troupe to perfection with Evey (Natalie Portman) playing the traumatised victim and V (Hugo Weaving) the anti-her...
Starring Hollywood superstar George Clooney as a bank robber (Jack Foley) and singer-actress Jennifer Lopez as a US Marshal (Karen Sisco), this crime comedy plays a little less with your mind. After escaping from prison, again, Jack enlists his friend’s help to rob a former wealthy inmate, who has a secret stash of uncut diamonds. However, like num...
Featuring Hollywood bigwigs like Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, and Laura Dern, this is yet another heartrending tale flawlessly portraying Stockholm Syndrome. Costner, an escaped convict (Butch) along with Pugh, another convict barge into a home with a single mother and three children. To escape the authorities, the duo flee with the 11-year-old P...
This underrated, erotic thriller glamourises Stockholm Syndrome with loads of sensuousness that almost borders on Fifty Shades of Grey. Laura Biel is kidnapped by Massimo Torricelli, a mafia boss, who wants to keep her captive for 365 days and make her fall in love with him. Though he is physically aggressive towards her, he promises not to touch h...
In this actioner, Jason Statham stars as the black suit clad, dapper Transporter called Frank Martin, who makes money by delivering packages for his clients. His life takes an unexpected turn when he breaks one of his rules – never open the package. The package, in this case, happens to be a kidnapped girl, whom he later rescues and takes a liking ...
Stockholm Syndrome is a psychological condition where the victim develops feelings for the captor. Explore seven movies from different genres that showcase this phenomenon, from Highway to The Transporter.
Apr 12, 2019 · Based on a true story, a 1973 bank heist in Stockholm led to the creation of the term Stockholm Syndrome. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and read user and critic reviews of this biographical comedy crime drama.
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Jun 20, 2017 · Stockholm syndrome has been processed in many areas, including movies. 15. King Kong (2005) The most epic realization of the syndrome was displayed in the tale of a giant ape from Skull Island – which isn’t strange knowing that this particular iteration was directed by Peter Jackson.
A list of 50 movies that feature or explore the psychological phenomenon of Stockholm Syndrome, where a captive develops a bond with their captor. The list includes genres, ratings, summaries, and cast information for each movie.
